Moody Hill Trail

Moody Hill Trail is a 18.8 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Bellvue, Colorado that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

DISTANCE

18.8 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

4783 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Out & Back

dog friendly

kid friendly

backpacking

birding

camping

hiking

mountain biking

nature trips

off road driving

scenic driving

snowshoeing

trail running

walking

forest

views

wild flowers

wildlife

snow

The trail begins and ends with fun rocky climbs. Dispersed camping at various points along the route. The road to Crystal Mountain crosses a patchwork of private land. Stay on the route shown here at all times to avoid landowner conflicts. Gates open June 15 and close Nov. 30 under normal conditions. For current conditions call Roosevelt National Forest, Canyon Lakes Ranger District at (970) 295-6700.
Steep, rocky sections are easier with lockers, but most high-clearance, short-wheel-based 4x4s can manage the trail if the driver has some offroad experience.

Really great trail! I've driven it 4 times. I think all do it again this Fourth of July but this time as a night trail run. This is a very steep exciting trail that doesn't require any strategic driving. No ledges, straight drops, or lines to pick. Airing down is not required except for comfort. There is a rock quarry at the top that you can do some additional fun stuff with. I love the tight quarters and the scenic views.

We enjoyed an out and back hike of about 5 miles. The trail is a forest road often used for 4 wheeling. The gate was closed, so we had the trail to ourselves. A bit over two miles in is a knoll that offers some great, nearly panoramic, views.

Moody is great. Its not too long of a drive from Fort Collins and is easy to find. It is a pretty advanced trail, but I was able to do it with my stock JK. With a good amount of four wheeling experience, you can come up the front with a bit of work. You also have the option of coming in through the back which is much easier and can easily be completed by any stock 4 wheel drive vehicle. There are some very nice secluded camping spots here. A favorite of mine.